Leslie Slavin

Certifications

Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, June 2015

Dominican University, CA
CBEST, CSET, RICA

Education

Dominican University, San Rafael, CA

Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential, December 2014
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, Minor in Education, June 2001
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA
General Education/University Transfer, June 1998
National Outdoor Leadership School, Yukon Canada
30 Day Wilderness Leadership Course, July 1996

Professional
Experience

Napa County Office of Education, Napa, CA

May 2014-June 2015
Substitute Teacher for Napa Valley Unified School District, grades 15.
Marin County Outdoor School, Petaluma, CA
July 2008 - August 2013
Naturalist Supervisor: Provided supervision and leadership to twelve full-time
instructional staff, including six interns. Coordinated program and developed science
curriculum. Led staff training and professional development throughout the school year.
Provided evaluation and feedback. Management duties including recruitment, hiring,
scheduling, payroll and other administrative tasks in relation to daily operation of
program.
Headlands Institute, GGNRA, CA
August 2004- June 2008
Field Science Educator: Developed and taught meaningful, field-based, hands-on
science curriculum. Designed lessons that align with state educational standards for
school groups, ages K-12, in areas such as natural history, ecology, and marine biology.

Campus Coordinator: Liaison and emergency contact for multiple school groups
staying on campus for 2-5 day programs. Coordinated adult chaperones, teachers,
program educators and students. Led large group activities for up to 200 participants.

Mentor Teacher (Interim): Supported educators, oversaw teaching kit and uniform
resources. Managed HIs stewardship activities. Coordinated with park partners on
stewardship projects and shared resources. Researched and scheduled speakers for
staff enrichment seminars.

Armstrong Scholars Leader: Co-led 12-day backpacking trip for young women ages
15-18 in high Sierra.

Adventure Risk Challenge Literacy Program, Truckee, CA

Summer 2006
Instructor: Developed high school level science literacy curriculum for ELL students.
Co-led 40-day program that included wilderness trips such as backpacking, kayaking,
and rock climbing.
PRBO Conservation Science, Point Reyes, CA
March 2004-July 2004

Education and Songbird Banding Intern: Conducted fieldwork that included mist-netting,
banding, surveying and data entry. Interpreted bird monitoring techniques, habitat and bird
conservation as well as general bird ecology to organized groups and visitors. Provided
school outreach.

Web of Life Field (WOLF) School, Aptos, CA

May 2001- June 2003
Program Director: Coordinated staff and students, teachers and chaperones for 25 day
programs. Acted as on-site director and coordinated with the WOLF School Director, and
program participants. Acted as health supervisor and director on call for duration of program.
Naturalist: Planned and implemented experiential, hands-on outdoor science school
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curriculum for K-8 grade. Led meals, campfires, night walks and group activities.

Other Work
Experience

Volunteer
Experience

Alaska Wildland Adventures, Denali, AK

Natural History Guide, Denali Backcountry Lodge

May 2002-Sept. 2002

Venture Quest Kayaking Santa Cruz, CA

Kayak Guide

May 2001-Sept. 2001

Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, CA

Field Teacher and Trip Leader

Summers 1999-2001

Camp Deer Lake, Soda Springs, CA

Unit Leader, Backpacking Trip Leader, Administrative Assistant

Summers 1997-1999

Del Rey Elementary, Orinda, CA

Teaching Assistant: Afterschool programs

Sept. 1997-June 1998

Bancroft Elementary School, Walnut Creek, CA

Teaching Assistant: Afterschool programs

Sept. 1996-June 1997

Home Away From Homelessness Field trip program serving homeless youth.
Spring 2006, Fall 2006
Camp Okizu Volunteer counselor for weeklong camps for young cancer patients.
Summer 2005
Shared Adventures Day on the Beach volunteer aid for participants with disabilities.
Summers 2001, 2003, 2004
UC Santa Cruz Recreation Department Kayak Guide Assistant
Fall 1998 Spring 2002
Natural Bridges State Park Docent
Spring 2000 - Spring 2002
New Horizons School for Homeless Children Classroom Aide
May 2001-December 2001
American Youth Soccer Association Assistant Coach
Summer and Fall 1996